Hyundai has issued a recall for nearly 205,000 Elantra and Elantra Touring models registered in the US that may lose power steering while in motion, increasing the risk of an accident. Owners affected by the Hyundai recall can take their cars into a dealer for repairs at no cost.

Most of us realized that Apple is preparing to build autonomous electric cars earlier this week. But now Apple has been sued for poaching engineers for a new battery division, a key factor in driving down costs for electric car production.

The famously conservative Koch brothers have teamed up with groups like the Sierra Club and Environmental America to urge lawmakers to support Tesla's direct sales business model, which has fought auto dealers in several states.

The NHTSA has announced plans to ramp up its investigation of Takata, the airbag company linked to several deaths in recent years. This week, the agency announced several changes that boost the likelihood of broader recalls of Takata airbags.

Lexus has been voted the most dependable brand for the fourth year in a row in J.D. Power’s Vehicle Dependability Study. In addition to Lexus and other Toyota brands, GM also performed well in the J.D. Power study.

For the second year in a row, Consumer Reports has named the Tesla Model S its 'Best Overall' vehicle to buy for 2015. Consumer Reports praised the Tesla Model S for its 'innovation, magnificence, and sheer technological arrogance.'

The recent drop in gas prices has led many analysts to believe that sales of fuel-efficient gasoline models, hybrids, and even plug-in electric cars will take a nosedive. But car buyers expect gas prices to increase eventually, so they still prioritize fuel efficiency, according to a new survey.

Takata will be fined $14,000 per day by the NHTSA for failing to take part in the agency's investigation into its faulty airbags, which pose a massive safety hazard to drivers. Takata airbags have been linked to at least six deaths in the U.S. and Japan after exploding upon deployment.

Tesla has plans to sell or lease lithium-ion battery packs for home energy storage, CEO Elon Musk said in the automaker's recent earnings call. Tesla already provides battery packs to Solar City, which leases solar panels and batteries to households to allow them to generate and store their own electricity.

Tesla's aggressive lobbying efforts in Texas continue to be met with opposition from groups representing franchised car dealers. Arizona lawmakers, meanwhile, appear to be moving in the direction of allowing direct sales from automakers like Tesla.

The 2015 Honda Fit is already available to US buyers as a hatchback and Fit-derived HR-V subcompact crossover utility vehicle. And a test model of the Honda Fit four-door sedan that's currently sold in other markets as the Honda City has now turned up in California.

Telsa fans are eagerly awaiting the debut of the Model X electric SUV, but the vehicle's rollout has been delayed a number of times. Here are three possible reasons the Model X schedule lagged significantly from its originally announced launch date of late 2013.

Apple Watch ships in April, and one of the third-party apps available for it could be one that allows drivers to control certain functions of the Tesla Model S electric car. The app will display information on the Tesla Model S's state of charge, available range, and temperature on the Apple Watch's tiny screen.